Full Job Description
SVP Head of Communications, Tribeca Enterprises
Position Summary
Tribeca is seeking an accomplished communications leader to serve as SVP, Head of Communications, leading the organization's corporate and executive communications, media relations, reputation, internal communications and external positioning.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership, helping define and communicate a clear and compelling Tribeca narrative across media, industry, cultural and business audiences.
The SVP, Head of Communications will lead Tribeca's communications and publicity strategy across the Tribeca Festival and year-round initiatives, strengthening the organization's visibility and reputation while ensuring a consistent and relevant voice with both external and internal audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Communications Strategy and Enterprise Narrative
3 Develop and lead Tribeca's year-round communications strategy, aligned with the organization's mission, business priorities and cultural impact.
3 Develop and lead communications and publicity strategies for Tribeca's year-round programs and initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with the organization's broader narrative, priorities and communications calendar.
3 Shape a clear enterprise narrative that communicates Tribeca's work, relevance and impact to external and internal audiences.
3 Translate organizational priorities and developments into clear, compelling communications strategies and messaging.
3 Ensure consistency of corporate messaging across businesses, programs and external stakeholders.
3 Own Tribeca's corporate brand story and positioning, including corporate brand marketing initiatives, in close coordination with Marketing.
3 Develop compelling corporate narratives, impact stories and case studies that demonstrate Tribeca's relevance and value across its businesses, programs and initiatives.
3 Work across the organization to ensure key business and program priorities are appropriately represented within Tribeca's broader narrative and communications strategy.
Tribeca Festival Communications and Publicity
3 Own and lead the communications, publicity and earned media strategy for the Tribeca Festival, from major announcements and advance positioning through on-site execution and post-Festival coverage.
3 Develop and oversee an integrated Festival publicity plan that elevates Tribeca's programming, creators, talent, cultural impact and key organizational moments.
3 Recruit, lead and manage the seasonal press and publicity team, establishing clear roles, priorities, workflows and standards for execution.
3 Oversee Festival press operations and high-profile media events, including red carpets, press lines, premieres, screenings, press conferences, media interviews, credentialing and on-site press activities.
3 Coordinate closely with Programming, Marketing, Live Events, Artist Relations, Production and other teams to identify strong stories, prepare talent and executives and deliver cohesive communications across Festival touchpoints.
3 Manage external publicity agencies and partners supporting the Festival, as appropriate.
Thought Leadership
3 Develop executive messaging and thought leadership strategies for senior leadership.
3 Identify and manage strategic opportunities across media, speaking engagements, industry events, awards, podcasts and other editorial platforms.
3 Prepare executives for high-profile external engagements through messaging, briefing materials, speech support, media preparation and strategic counsel.
3 Identify opportunities for Tribeca leadership to contribute meaningfully to relevant conversations across entertainment, storytelling, culture, creativity, business and innovation.
Media Relations and Reputation
3 Lead proactive and reactive media relations across business, entertainment, cultural and industry media.
3 Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors and relevant industry contacts.
3 Strengthen and protect Tribeca's reputation through thoughtful positioning, sound judgment and consistent messaging.
3 Lead communications strategy for organizational announcements, leadership news, business developments and other significant external matters.
3 Develop messaging, talking points, briefing materials, statements and other communications for priority initiatives.
3 Lead communications planning and preparedness for sensitive or rapidly developing issues.
Internal Communications
3 Develop and lead an internal communications approach that keeps employees informed, connected and aligned with Tribeca's priorities and culture.
3 Plan and execute company Town Halls in partnership with the CEO, Human Resources and senior leaders, including agenda development, executive messaging, presentation materials and event coordination.
3 Lead communications for key organizational announcements, leadership updates, business developments and other matters affecting employees.
3 Establish effective internal communications channels, processes and calendars that support clear, timely and consistent information sharing across the organization.
3 Advise leaders on employee-facing communications and help translate complex or sensitive information into clear, thoughtful messaging.
Measurement and Effectiveness
3 Establish clear objectives and measures of success for Communications initiatives.
3 Evaluate media performance, executive visibility and other relevant communications indicators to assess effectiveness and inform priorities.
3 Provide senior leadership with meaningful reporting and insights on communications performance and opportunities.
Team and Organizational Leadership
3 Lead, develop and organize the year-round Communications team and seasonal Festival press and publicity resources, with clear priorities and accountability.
3 Manage communications agencies, consultants and other external partners as appropriate.
3 Establish effective planning processes, calendars and tools that improve coordination across the function and organization.
3 Build strong cross-functional relationships and effective ways of working across Tribeca.
3 Foster a culture of strong judgment, creativity, responsiveness, collaboration and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
3 Significant senior-level communications leadership experience, including corporate communications, executive communications, media relations, reputation management and major event or Festival publicity.
3 Demonstrated experience advising CEOs and senior executives on messaging, visibility, media strategy and reputation.
3 Strong track record developing communications strategies and organizational narratives for multiple audiences.
3 Experience leading publicity and press operations for complex, high-profile events, including oversight of seasonal teams, agencies, talent-facing media activity and on-site execution.
3 Deep understanding of the business, entertainment, media and cultural landscape, with relevant media and industry relationships.
3 Experience developing executive thought leadership and identifying high-value media, speaking and editorial opportunities.
3 Experience developing and executing internal communications, including Town Halls and significant organizational announcements.
3 Exceptional writing, editorial judgment, presentation and verbal communication skills.
3 Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive and high-profile communications matters with sound judgment and discretion.
3 Proven ability to lead and develop year-round and seasonal teams and manage agencies and external partners.
3 Strong strategic instincts combined with the ability and willingness to move from strategy to execution.
3 Experience within media, entertainment, culture, live experiences, festivals or a similarly dynamic organization strongly preferred.
Leadership Profile
The successful candidate will be a strategic, credible and highly collaborative communications leader with excellent judgment and an instinct for what makes a story relevant. They will be equally comfortable advising the CEO, shaping an enterprise narrative, leading Festival publicity, managing a high-profile media matter and working across teams to identify and tell compelling Tribeca stories.
Above all, this leader will understand how strong communications, disciplined execution, executive visibility and a clear organizational narrative can strengthen Tribeca's reputation, connect its employees and reinforce its place in culture.
The annual base salary range for this position is $225,000-$300,000. The final salary will reflect the selected candidate's relevant experience, qualifications and expertise, as well as internal equity.
